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ODNR opens lottery for special deer hunts at preserves, river lands
Permits to participate in controlled hunts will be awarded by lottery for 2026–27 season.
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BLM to hold Sept. sale of oil and gas leases in Wayne National Forest
A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input will close August 17.
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Columbus Road lane closure on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Flagging will take place intermittently beginning at 7 a.m. until the end of the day.
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West Carpenter Street closure for Friday, June 17, 2026
Road will be closed from 8 a.m. until work is completed.
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Statewide Air Quality Advisory for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to adversely impact air quality.
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Athens student to represent Ohio at 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Margaret Nunemaker, Athens, is one of 102 high school seniors selected to participate.
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South Harper Street closure for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The street closure is for their annual family fun day.
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ACBDD building closed for maintenance through Aug. 23, 2026
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ building will be closed to the public July 10–Aug. 23
